Arshad Nadeem made history by becoming the first Pakistani to win an individual gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Nadeem broke the all-time Olympic record with a throw of 92.97 meters in the Javelin final to win the gold.
This historical achievement made Nadeem an overnight star, following which he received numerous rewards for his achievement. For instance, the Punjab and Sindh governments announced a combined reward of Rs. 150 million for Nadeem.
Now, Arshad Nadeem has received a grand welcome after reaching Pakistan following his impressive win at the 2024 Paris Olympics. His flight was showered with water cannons to honor the Pakistan athlete. Also, thousands of fans gathered at the Lahore Airport to receive Nadeem.
Arshad Nadeem's flight was greeted with a water cannon at Lahore Airport. pic.twitter.
com/m3PDQbx69i — Nawaz 🇵🇰 (@Rnawaz31888) August 10, 2024 Nadeem’s gold was Pakistan’s first medal after the 1992 Barcelona Games. This was also the country’s first individual gold at the Olympics, and fourth overall, with the Hockey Team winning the other three in the years 1960, 1968, and 1984. No PR, no bribery, no shortcuts! Plain hard work, commitment, discipline and struggle.
Arshad Nadeem deserved this welcome 🇵🇰😭😭😭 This is just so good. Goosebumps ❤️ #Paris2024 #OlympicGames pic.twitter.
com/Jm25hCtNR5 — Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) August 10, 2024 After winning the gold medal, Nadeem took to Twitter and thanked his coach and doctor for their continuous support. He also dedicated his medal to the people of Pakistan on Independence Day. “First of all, I thank Allah Almighty for this huge success.
With the prayers of my parents, prayers of the entire nation, and especially the tireless effort of my coach Mr. Salman Iqbal Butt and the support of Dr. Ali Sher Bajwa, I have achieved this massive milestone.
Thank you All! Lastly, this Gold medal is a gift from me to the entire nation on the occasion of Independence Day.” First of all, I thank Allah Almighty for this huge success, with the prayers of my parents, prayers of the entire nation and especially the tireless effort of my coach Mr. Salman Iqbal Butt and the support of Dr.
Ali Sher Bajwa, I have achieved this massive milestone. Thank you..
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com/zpMvRMLGHA — Arshad Nadeem (@ArshadOlympian1) August 9, 2024 Meanwhile, the defending champion, India’s Neeraj Chopra, won the silver medal in the event, while Anderson Peters of Grenada finished third and bagged the bronze medal. No other athlete in the competition could breach the 90 meters mark except Nadeem. See Also: Arshad Nadeem Bags Hefty Prize Money With Gold Medal At Paris Olympics; Here's How Much He'll Get.
